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At Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine, executive chef Ken transforms fresh ingredients into dishes that embody the traditional spirit of Japanese cuisine. Building upon a decade of schooling, chef Ken hand selects superior ingredients for his dishes, from top-end Japanese rice and fresh uni to ruby-red tuna steaks and jewel-encrusted salmon fillets. These ingredients contribute to hibachi dishes and sushi rolls—plated with zig-zags of sauce and curled herb sprigs—that emerge from the kitchen either piping hot or revenge cold. Inside the dining room, light fixtures shaped like flowers and walls with murals of cherry blossoms contribute to the tranquil ambiance.

Situated in a sweet spot along the bayou, Restaurant des Familles sates rumbling bellies with Cajun cuisine, including fresh and local seafood, chicken, and more. The dinner menu starts stomach engines with authentic turtle soup ($5 for a cup, $11 for a bowl), titillating the tongue while saving room for a feast or for the tongue to retract into the stomach. The crawfish-stuffed rainbow trout wears a buttery garlic sauce ($19), and the fisherman's jambalaya ($15) introduces shrimp, chicken, and sausage to one another over seasoned rice. Lunchtime Creole classics include the half po' boy, served with a cup of chicken or seafood gumbo ($12), and the prix-fixe Sunday brunch¬ ($28)—a 5-course menu—comes bearing gifts of limitless champagne (or a non-alcoholic beverage).

If fine food and refreshing beverages are on your to-do list, check out Jaime Le Cafe in Marrero.
Low-fat food isn t on the menu, so diners come to Jaime Le Cafe to enjoy their every bite.
You won't need to get a sitter before heading to Jaime Le Cafe — kids are more than welcome at this family-friendly establishment.
Skip long waits and head to Jaime Le Cafe with your large group for easy seating.
At Jaime Le Cafe, the prime seating is on the patio. Come check out what all the buzz is about.
Stay in the loop (and online!) by tapping into Jaime Le Cafe's free wifi hotspot.
It doesn't get much more laid-back than Jaime Le Cafe, so dress for comfort when you come.
For those in a hurry, the restaurant lets you take your grub to go.
Jaime Le Cafe is known for serving great food, and they are able to serve it at your next event with their excellent catering.
Jaime Le Cafe's diners can park in a neighboring lot just seconds away.
Jaime Le Cafe offers outdoor bike racks for cyclists.
Tabs at Jaime Le Cafe almost never exceed $15, so it's a great low-cost option for any time.
Breakfast fare is rated highest at the restaurant, though you can also stop by for lunch or dinner.

At Outback Steakhouse in Marrero, you can treat yourself to a hearty meal of steak and potatoes.
G-free and low-fat are just a couple of examples, come here for a quick bite that will leave you feeling healthy.
Find time to peruse the wine list here — Outback Steakhouse offers a variety of drink options.
Little guys and gals will also love dining at Outback Steakhouse, which offers a family-friendly environment (and menu).
At Outback Steakhouse, you can dine with your immediate family and your extended family due to the easy seating for large parties.
Whether you're coming from work or a ballgame, the dress code at laid-back Outback Steakhouse is come-as-you-are.
Through their catering service, Outback Steakhouse can also set out a delicious spread for your next party.
For those in a rush, the restaurant lets you take your food to go.
Ample parking is located near Outback Steakhouse.
You can take it easy on your wallet at Outback Steakhouse — prices are generally less than $30 per person.
Outback Steakhouse dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so stop by for your favorite meal.

Whether you are looking for a slice of pizza or a whole pizza pie, Westwego's Mo's Pizza offers a wide variety of pizza types and sizes.
Low-fat, gluten-free and anything else you've been looking for waits here.
Tots are more than welcome to dine with their parents at Mo's Pizza.
At Mo's Pizza, you can dine with your immediate family and your extended family due to the easy seating for large parties.
Casual dining at its best, Mo's Pizza customers are free to enjoy themselves in jeans and a T-shirt.
Catering services are also available.
For those in a hurry, the pizzeria lets you take your meal or snack to go.
Drivers can take advantage of the parking lot near Mo's Pizza and save time on hunting for a parking spot.
Store your bike safely at one of the main bike racks near Mo's Pizza.
The grub at Mo's Pizza is also a downright bargain — most people can chow down for less than $15.
Mo's Pizza serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so stop by whenever is most convenient for you.

Papa Murphy's was born out of the owner's frustration with bad pizza from chains, which often tasted as if every ingredient was canned or frozen. Deciding to change the industry, Papa Murphy's tosses every ingredient, all of which are never frozen, onto the crust in front of the customer's eyes and sends them home to bake in a home oven. This dedication to fresh flavor earned Papa Murphy's the top spot on Zagat's National Chain survey.
Visitors can create their own take on the pizza pie or chomp into one of his signature pizzas, which range from meat-filled stuffed crust to calorie-conscious lite varieties covered in vegetables. His appetizers and desserts follow the same pattern. Customers order raw cookie dough or cheesy bread ripe for the baking, resulting in every course being fresh from the oven.

Groupon Guide

If you ask a local which New Orleans restaurant serves the best étoufée, many are likely to boast that their own homemade version is best. But the truth is, there are many delicious variations on this time-honored classic, many documented in the city's Southern Food and Beverage Museum. Like jambalaya and gumbo, most varieties start with the "holy trinity"—onion, bell pepper, and celery—but from there, recipes diverge wildly.
For many, the Zagat-rated Bon Ton Café sets the standard. Fodor's calls it the "first…significant Cajun restaurant in New Orleans," and its consistently light, flavorful étoufée has earned it a long list of devoted fans. Bon Ton offers both crawfish and shrimp versions, both butter-based. Be forewarned: the chandelier-lit dining room is open Monday–Friday only.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, there's the Gumbo Shop, where the étoufée—like the award-winning andouille gumbo—always starts with a thick, peanut-butter-colored roux in classic Creole style.
A couple blocks from the Gumbo Shop, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen also bases its version on a deep-brown roux, in this case made with seafood stock for extra-intense flavor.
The less-expensive Ralph and Kacoo's, now a chain, tops its kicky étoufée with fried crawfish tails.
Oceana Grill's version of the dish is thick and spicy, while Jacques-Imo's lighter shrimp version might be served by the owner himself.
A more recent contender is Olivier's Creole Restaurant on Decatur Street, where the chefs have already proven themselves with a long list of press nods. The crawfish étoufée at Olivier's compromises a light-blond roux with just a dash of tomato, which adds thickness without overpowering the seafood.
Finally, just down the street, you'll find Coop's Place which proves that a dive can still serve a solid étoufée; Zagat calls it "where the not-so-elite come to eat."